personnalisé
The English word "customized" is translated into French as personnalisé.
personnalisé is used to describe something that has been modified or built to suit the specific needs or preferences of an individual. In the context of tailoring or bespoke services, you might instead use the phrase sur mesure. In technical or specialized fields, the word adapté can also be used to convey the sense of being customized or adapted.
What does it mean word for word?
The word personnalisé is derived from personne (person) and literally means "made personal".
Which one should you use?
While personnalisé is often used for modifications made to existing products, the phrase sur mesure is used to describe something built from scratch to specific measurements or requirements.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, personnalisé must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use personnalisée for feminine singular nouns, personnalisés for masculine plural nouns and personnalisées for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- In French, the concept of 'customizing' a car or a bike is often expressed by the English loanword customiser, which has become a common verb in enthusiast circles.
- The phrase sur mesure can be used for things that have no physical dimensions, such as a 'tailor-made' legal contract or a software solution.
- To describe a customized meal in a restaurant, French speakers use à la carte instead of personnalisé.
Examples in context
- L'intérieur peut être personnalisé selon votre envie.The interior can be customized according to your desire.This sentence shows how to use personnalisé to describe an interior being customized according to a person's desire.Tatoeba #8755939 by Aiji, translation #8658016 by AlanF_US
- J'ai commandé un stylo personnalisé avec mon nom gravé.I ordered a customized pen with my name engraved.
- J'ai acheté un agenda perso avec mes photos préférées dessus.I bought a customized planner with my favorite photos on it.
- une voiture à ton goûtA car tailored to your preferences
- Il/Elle s'est fait faire une bague sur mesureHe/She had a customized ring made
- Ce service est entièrement personnalisé pour vous.This service is entirely customized for you.
- Il a un plan de travail personnalisé.He has a customized work plan.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing a new computer order.
- NathanTu as choisi ton ordinateur ?Did you choose your computer?
- ChloéOui, j'ai commandé un modèle personnalisé.Yes, I ordered a customized model.
- NathanC'est super, qu'est-ce que tu as changé ?That's great, what did you change?
- ChloéJ'ai ajouté plus de mémoire vive.I added more RAM.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry personnalisé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
